Shanghai-listed Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) plans to assemble trucks and buses in the Philippines from next January through local partner JAC Automobile International Philippines.

The two companies have entered into a licensing agreement where the Chinese truck-maker will supply knocked-down kits and components initially for the assembly of light trucks and buses up to 3 tons gvw.

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The company is targeting an initial output of around 1,000 units annually.

Separately, China’s Great Wall Motor has entered into a licensing agreement with Statemotor Corporation of the Philippines for the supply of knocked down kits for pickup trucks and light passenger vehicles, with production scheduled to start in October.

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